As the seasons change and the amount of day light per day seems to dwindle, there are challenges ahead for anyone trying to achieve weight loss goals. It’s easy just to throw on a big over shirt or sweater, and skip your early morning workout. You’re not putting on a bathing suit anytime soon! But, don’t let upcoming holiday turkey dinners, parties and get-togethers sabotage your hard work.

Michael Smolensky, author of The Body Clock Guide to Better Health, says that on average, people eat up to 7% more calories in the winter.